Leadership
- Dave Shaner
Dave & Kathy Shaner
Dave and Kathy Shaner have been married for over 30 years and have three boys, Zachary, Kurtis, and Austin. Dave was raised in the Northeast and Midwest. He is a graduate of Harding University and received his Master’s degree from the Harding Graduate School of Religion. Dave came to work with the church in Bellevue after 26 years serving as the preacher in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Formerly, he was a campus minister at Washington State University and an associate minister in Vernon Hills, Illinois. He has led tours of “Footsteps of Jesus” (Israel & Egypt) and “The Journeys of Paul and 7 Churches of Asia” (Greece & Turkey). He has also taught in Preacher Schools in Madras, India and Barnaul, Siberia, Russia, as well as, teaching at various college lectureships. Both Dave & Kathy are actively involved in Let’s Start Talking.
He enjoys skiing, softball, and just being with other Christians. Kathy was raised in Idaho and is a middle school teacher currently teaching at Mercer Island Middle School. She is a graduate of the University of Idaho. She has taught at many women’s seminars and has worked extensively with young people. She is an accomplished artist and enjoys studying the weather throughout the world. They are excited to be working with the church in Bellevue.
- Jeb Bristow-Hanna
Jeb & Priscilla Bristow-Hanna
Jeb was born and raised in the Vancouver, WA area. He is a Cascade College graduate majoring in “Missions”. His wife, Priscilla, also graduated from Cascade College majoring in “Interdisciplinary Studies.” Jeb is the proud parent of two amazing children, Liam and River. Jeb began serving with the Bellevue church of Christ in October of 2003. Before serving at Bellevue, Jeb spent a summer recruiting for Cascade College at various Christian camps along the west coast. He spent another summer working for the Sonoma Ave. church of Christ in Santa Rosa, CA as their full time Youth Minister. During Jeb's last 2 years of college he served as the part-time Youth Minister at the Peninsula church of Christ in Portland, OR. In response to his feelings about working with the Bellevue congregation Jeb says, “I love it here!”
- Rebecca Turner
Rebecca Turner
Rebecca was born and raised in Lampasas, Texas, the youngest of 5 children. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1980, and is currently a Licensed Pastoral/Christian Counselor with Professional Clinical membership in the National Christian Counselors Association, and active membership in the American Association of Christian Counselors. She has earned advanced credentials in dispute/conflict resolution through Pepperdine University, and trauma/crisis counseling through the National Christian Counselors’ Association. Her areas of specialization include Depression and Anxiety, Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Conflict Resolution, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Rebecca loves her profession, enjoys the challenge of owning her own business, and feels that this is what God has called her to do with her life.
Rebecca has a clear view of how she believes the counseling process should work: “A client should leave a session with a sense of hope and encouragement, and some thoughts to chew on. If I don’t provide that client with a tangible result during that hour, then we’ve both wasted our time and money. The counseling process is not always easy or quick, and it can be extremely emotional, but it should always be productive and purpose-driven, and should provide a person with hope for the future.”
Rebecca has been married to her husband, Tom, since 1986, and they have 2 daughters, Caitlin and Allison. Tom grew up in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from the University of Texas, and is now a manager with Boeing. Rebecca and her family have been active members with the Bellevue church of Christ for over 20 years. Tom serves as an elder, treasurer, small group leader, and adult education instructor. Over the years Rebecca has served as a teacher for children and adults, ministry leader, retreat coordinator, women’s ministry song leader, and praise team member.
Solid Rock Counseling Center
Rebecca Turner, L.P.C.
1212 104th Ave SE, Bellevue WA 98004
425-454-3863
www.rebecca-turner.com
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Scott Corwin
Scott was born in Spokane, Washington on February 28, 1958. He was baptized at age 13 at the Northside church of Christ in Spokane. After serving 3 years in the Army, he attended the Bristol Road School of Preaching in Flint, Michigan under the GI Bill. Upon graduating, he attended the White’s Ferry Road School of Personal Evangelism in West Monroe, Louisiana. He then went on to graduate from Abilene Christian University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bible. He met Toni, his wife of over 20 years, at the Mountlake Terrace church of Christ, where he served as a youth minister. They have two beautiful children, Amber and Blake. In addition to being an elder, Scott is a real estate agent for John L. Scott Realty. Scott says, “I love the Lord and his church, especially the saints in Bellevue. I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve in the capacity of an elder.”
- Ed Kartic
Ed and Carolyn Kartic
Ed Kartic was born in 1934 in Ohio. Attended college at Miami and Kent State. Served in U.S.A.F. from 1955 to 1958 as a Fighter Pilot. Was a pilot for Northwest Airlines from 1958 to 1994. Married to Carolyn in 1958. Has four children, two boys and two girls, and 8 grand children. Moved to Washington in 1985 from Minnesota and lives in Redmond.
- Doug Nighswonger
Doug and Ona Nighswonger
Doug Nighswonger was born in Glendale, California on May 14, 1952. He spent his youth growing up in Wichita, Kansas and was baptized at age 13 by Glen Cunningham at the Andover church of Christ, Andover, KS. As a teen he moved to Kent, Washington and attended the Federal Way church of Christ. He met Ona his wife of 29 years, in high school and she was baptized at the Federal Way church. Doug and his family have attended churches of Christ in Bellevue, WA, Vancouver, WA and Wichita, KS as jobs have moved them around. Doug has two grown children, whom he had the privilege to baptize at Bellevue. Doug served as a deacon for fifteen years and as an elder since 1998 here at the Bellevue church of Christ.
- Tom Turner
Tom & Rebecca Turner
Tom Turner was born and raised in Texas. His parents were active members of the United Methodist Church in San Antonio were he learned about faith and grace. Tom met his wife, Becca, while in college, was married on 4/19/1986, and the two of them moved to Washington where they started attending the Bellevue church of Christ. While at Bellevue Tom was re-baptized, blessed by having two daughters (Caitlin & Allison), served as deacon, and now serves as an elder. Tom enjoys spending time with his family and supporting the activities of the church.
Sunday:
- 9 AM Bible Class
- 10:15 AM Service